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DIG SHIBUYA 2027

DIG SHIBYA 2027 is a three-day urban festival celebrating the intersection of art, technology, and innovation. Taking place across Shibuya's public spaces, the event transforms the city into an "Urban Living Lab," where artists, entrepreneurs, and technologists present immersive installations, performances, and experimental projects. Visitors can explore how creative technology and urban innovation are reshaping the future of cities through interactive, real-world experiences.

What foreign founders must know about Japan’s data privacy rules

In this guest article from JETRO, our guest authors explain why foreign startups aiming to enter Japan must understand Japan's legal requirements before offering products or services in the Japanese market. This article focuses on APPI, an area of particular relevance to overseas startups such as SaaS providers, and highlights key differences between APPI and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).

Bitkey Raises 4 Billion Yen from Government Venture Fund

TokyoDev Talks Vol. 12: Onboarding in a New Language with AI / Agentic Prompt and Context Engineering

Join us for TokyoDev Talks, where we have presentations that cut across the stack from engineers working at some of the most interesting tech companies in Japan.

IVS 2026

Japan’s leading startup conference connecting founders, investors, and innovators to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship.

Wearable tech and Japan

This article explores the evolution of Japan's wearable technology market from this perspective and develops the idea that conceptual fashion is a core requirement for the next stage of growth.

Top 5 Startup Trends Set to Shape 2026

10th AI EXPO TOKYO

Japan's largest specialized exhibition for AI technology, this event serves as a premier consultation platform for those seeking solutions for DX promotion and operational efficiency.

Startup JAPAN EXPO 2026

Startup JAPAN 2026 is one of the largest startup-focused business events in Japan, designed to accelerate the growth of the startup ecosystem.

Tokyo becomes new test ground for Nuro’s autonomous vehicles

DIG SHIBUYA

A citywide Shibuya festival exploring art, technology, and urban culture through immersive, public-space experiences worldwide.

Video games part 1: toward a personalized gaming experience

We have a look at how Japan has historically led the world in video games since the introduction of the Famicom in 1983, and how modern Japanese companies are keeping up with global trends and technology.

DIG SHIBUYA 2026: Shibuya Becomes a Living Lab for Art × Technology

We dig into DIG Shibuya 2026 to see what they have in store for us in this year's Shibuya street art/tech takeover!

TechGALA Japan 2026

Global tech festival in Nagoya uniting innovators, startups, and leaders for future-focused networking and discovery.

Centassist Academy sets out to train next generation of chip designers

University of Tokyo to establish new faculties in cutting-edge fields

Climate change, energy, and Japan’s GX & fusion startups, part 2: the modern era

This series explores Japan's modern energy history while introducing Japanese GX companies and nuclear fusion start-ups. Here in part 2, we outline the energy transitions Japan has undertaken from the post-war period to the present day, bridging the discussion to subsequent sections covering GX initiatives and nuclear fusion start-ups.

Fitness startups in Japan

This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the rise of fitness studios in Japan in recent years, whilst also highlighting some startups within the health supplement industry.

OpenAI Japan president “committed to supporting startups” at Fukuoka FG Event

International Robot Exhibition (IREX) 2025 – Tokyo

Overseas funds and VCs in Japan surge after Osaka Expo

MUIC opens new offices in Kyoto and Yokohama

Interview with Alvaro Rios of Kawatek: building the future of bionics in Japan

From Columbia to Mexico to the USA to Germany and then finally to Japan, Alvaro Rios sits down with Blackbox to talk about his company and why Japan makes sense for medtech and robotics startups... and some pitfalls to watch out for.

Fujitsu developing world's most powerful quantum computer